“We are going to make these______ calm down bottles and have fun. Do you hear me?” I guess this wasn’t the right way to start off our project. I am not sure what possessed me to make these with the kids. If anyone needed a bottle it was me. A bottle of Pinot Noir. … More There Was Nothing Calm About This
A giraffe had the world’s attention for months. Some people thought it was ridiculous and others were excited for the birth. I admit I watched April in the beginning. The media kept saying any day now and April didn’t even look like she was pregnant. One day I watched April for about thirty minutes. For … More We Could Learn Something From April
Easter Sunday was always a special time for our family. When we were younger we had our night before Easter rituals. I can remember dyeing eggs and decorating the table. My mommy always had matching outfits for my sissy and I. I can’t remember if we ever took a picture with the Easter bunny. … More Easter Memories
I must admit I am like a kid on Christmas or a child waiting for their birthday to arrive in March. I get excited when April is approaching. This is my time to spread awareness, light it up blue and talk about autism. It wasn’t until last year that I decided that I don’t have … More April Is Almost Over
Before the official diagnosis I look back at all of the signs of autism that I witnessed with Sydney. The lack of eye contact and the loss of speech were the most obvious. When I noticed that she was a tippy toe walker. I immediately thought, I have to tell Kayla and get her … More I Thought I Had A Ballerina
Is your child invited to all of the birthday parties? Do people invite your child over to play at their house? Is your child always talking about their BFF? Does your child eat alone at lunch? Has your child ever told you that they play alone at recess? Can your child name one friend that … More Sydney’s First Friend
Whenever I have the chance to talk with friends, I cherish those moments. Texting is not the best way to communicate but for me sometimes that is my only option. Last week I was talking with a friend that I have known for over twenty years. Halfway through our conversation, she made the strangest statement. … More You’re Jealous of Me?
How many times have you said I can’t? What do you say to your children when they say I can’t? Your words are powerful. So if you keep saying I can’t. Guess what you won’t. The scripture says I can do all things through God who strengthens me. ~Philippians 4:13 When I was faced … More I Can’t Do This Anymore
The day that Sydney came home and told me that she was a bully surprised me. First, I thought that maybe she was repeating something she had heard. But after looking into the situation, I found the answers I needed. It was a teachable moment for all involved. Don’t worry I was classy, not trashy. … More Is My Child A Bully?
Do you ever get tired of waiting? We are all patient people. But there are times when we get tired of waiting. Do you get tired of waiting in lines? Does it bother you to wait on hold to speak to a representative after you pushed zero? I get tired of waiting too. I … More I’m Tired of Waiting
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